RepRap Prusa i3

this machine was a bit a a challenge to assemble, the instructions were clear as mud. After I assembled and got it all square and plumb it was on to priting,the cura software worked but the prints were a bit disappointing. I got the simplify3D software and the print quality was like night and day,prefect. I have almost 70 hours of print time now with no problems. The only con I can  think of is the bed just has to be leveled before each print,does not seem to stay level,still working on that. All in all this is a great printer for a small amount of money. I love mine and highly recommend that you get one and have a blast.

I've been using my i3 mk2 for almost 4 months now and have to say it's been a blast. I got off to a rocky start due to my inexperience as well as a few early build issues however once I was past those hurdles it's been clear sailing.

I've had the Geetech Prusa i3 Pro B for over a year now. Overall, the experience wasn't too bad. It was definitely harder than I anticipated (for my first printer), but I did learn a lot about 3D printing through all the struggles. 

Assembly of the Printer

At the time, the instructions were terrible because I think they just translated their Chinese manual to English and, well, you can imagine the problems. Many of the pieces didn't really fit together, so after drilling a few holes, everything turned out fine. Overall, it wasn't difficult to put together.

Parts I've Replaced

Since I bought it, I've needed to replace quite a bit. I replaced all of the parts of the entire X Axis (the axis with the extruder on it). First, I replaced the parts that connect the X Axis to the Z Axis. The parts they originally sent me were bad. The rods didn't even fit into the holes they cut. After complaining to customer service, they sent me a new set for free.  Then I upgraded my extruder, but the gear inside stopped spinning after two months, so I just now use my old one.

Print Success Rate and Quality

Occasionally, my printer fails due to slipping. I don't really trust it doing long prints, so I usually break up the object to a few pieces and print them separately. At first, the quality is trash, but after some tweaks to the slicer settings, it gets way better.

So far so good very good customer support,  had a bearing issue and was sent replacement ones with no cost to me. 

Reliable very fun to put together with an option to buy a fully built unit.  Updates and new product releases are  sent when ever something comes  available.  Over all for my first printer I could not have made a better choice.     

I have had imense satisfaction with the use of this printer. For a mid-end user, who likes to tinker with electronics, the assembly of the printer is both a interesting challenge as well a great way to learn how you printer works.

Some calibration of the printer and then some more calibration of the slicer settings are required. However, after that the printing process is very straightforward as well as very consistent in its quality throughout different prints.

Althought its performance is pretty good, on the hardware side of things, a bigger build plate would be welcome (my printer's 20x20x19 cm can seem a bit small for some of the bigger prints). Additionally, an enclose  would also help to keep the bed clean, as well as ensure a warmer environment for ABS prints. Lastly, and really not that big of a deal, I would prefer to have an alternative for the use of binder clips to hold the glass sheet on the printer bed.

In conclusion, this printer is great for those who are running on a smaller budget, and don't mind having a less sleek looking printer (which still looks pretty cool to most people) than the more expensive name brand printers on the market.

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My printer was easy it set up and easy to use. The included documentation was clear and concise. I had a problem after 4 months of continuous use, but a quick email to the distributor asking for advice resulted in an immediate replacement for a faulty logic board.  The best response for a customer request ever! Highly recommend!!

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